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Research Project
Young scholars learn the characteristics of arachnids by researching the arachnid of their choice and producing a 4 to 5 paragraph research paper.
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The Ides March On - Caesar Today
Students make connections between the rule and reign of Julius Caesar and the leaders of other countries. They then create a news show that communicates their understanding of four essential questions that are included in the lesson.
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Animals of the Fire Ice
Students study ice worms and describe how they interact with other species. In this methane hydrate lesson plan students study ice worms and hydrate shrimp to learn their behavior and can participate in an optional activity.
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Earthquakes
Students observe the melting of ice. In this phase change lesson, students observe ice as it melts. They discuss the process and create a Venn diagram comparing water and ice.
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Bill of Rights: Rights and Responsibilities
Learners explore the Bill of Rights. In this U.S. Constitution lesson plan, students consider the individual liberties outlined in the Bill of Rights as they read the provided handouts and complete the provided worksheet activities.
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Giants of the Protozoa
Students describe and define xenophyophores. In this protozoa lesson students divide into groups and complete a lab activity.
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Job Shadow/Internship
Young scholars identify a career field to research and complete a job shadow activity. In this career exploration activity, students brainstorm a list of careers they are interested in and research them. Young scholars participate in a...
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Glacial Landscapes
Students examine the impact of glaciers on Great Britain. In this geological history lesson, students examine and measure a glacial valley and look at several types of glacial landscapes in Britain.
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White Glue Fossils: Casts, Molds, and Impressions
Young scholars make impressions and molds in clay and them make casts with glue. After the glue dries students remove their fossils.
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A Day in the Life of Bill C-One: Canada's Parliamentary System
Studnets explore the procedure that makes bills into laws, through research and class discussion. They conduct public opinion and media research surveys and discuss the impact they have on deliberations conducted during the passage of a...
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Cambridge Advanced (CAE) Use of English Practice
For this grammar worksheet, students fill in fourteen gaps using the correct form of the word given in bold. Students read their choices and make sure each one is grammatically correct.
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Government Reform - Term Limits
High schoolers consider the need for term limits. In this U.S. government lesson, students read selected articles about the pros and cons of term limits. High schoolers then survey their class regarding their opinion of term limits....
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Changing Attitudes in America
Students discuss strategies for confronting destructive stereotypes and mythologies, as well as promoting racial understanding in Students.
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Exploring the Roots of Modern Dance in America
Students develop an understanding of how African culture impacted modern dance in the United States.
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M&M Math
Pupils sort a bag of M&M candies according to color using a sorting mat. They count M&M candies. They compare the number to their prediction then students create tally charts.
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Impressions in Clay
Students examine how fossils are created. They make impressions of different objects in clay and compare them to examples of fossils.
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Candle-Wax Fossils: Casts, Molds, and Impressions
Students examine and define fossils. They create their own impressions and molds in clay and candle wax, making external and internal molds.
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Heart to Heart
Students predict the outcome of a question and conduct a survey and record their findings on a bar graph.
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Recognizing a Message's Point of View
Pupils study the physical, mental, and social health benefits of regular exercise while attempting to recognize the point of view of media messages. They read an article and discern ways in which they can make regular exercise a part of...
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Demystifying Mood in Creative Writing
Students discover how writing is affected by mood and emotions. They learn proper mood descriptors and read sample pieces of writing to better explain mood.
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Technology Literacy Challenge Grant Learning Unit
First graders explore counting and classification. They sort leaves, create graphs, write sentences for the data in the graphs, develop graphs for shapes, favorite animals, birthdays, and participate in a die prediction game.
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Read This Book
Students practice summarizing a story that they have read. They write a persuasive essay encouraging others to read the story they have finished. They are to create a movie trailer or advertisement to promote the book.
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Favorite Season Circle Graph
Students create a graph charting their favorite season. They discuss the difference in the four seasons and activities they participate in, in each of the seasons. They can also take a survey of their family members and add them to the...
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GeoHunt
Students describe the difference between geological resources and othe natural resources. They list the rocks, minerals, and fossil fuels that are found in Illinois and their uses. They identify ways to conserve natural resources.